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Common Problems with 2006 Ford Explorer

Retrospectively, the 2006 Ford Explorer had 477 complaints, and 35% of issues had something to do with POWER TRAIN problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2006 Ford Explorer?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2006 Ford Explorer fall into the category of POWER TRAIN. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

POWER TRAIN 169 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 55 ENGINE 54 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 32 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 18 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16 SERVICE BRAKES 14 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 10 STEERING 8 AIR BAGS 8 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8 SEATS 7 WHEELS 6 VISIBILITY 5 EQUIPMENT 4 STRUCTURE 3 SEAT BELTS 3 SUSPENSION 2 TIRES 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2 PARKING BRAKE 1 CHILD SEAT 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Worst 2006 Ford Explorer Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

MECHANICAL
2006 Ford Explorer January 30, 2006 Victims: 2

Upon releasing the emergency brake the car rolled down the hill and over my legs. *jb

STRUCTURE
2006 Ford Explorer November 20, 2007 Victims: 2 Mileage: 16000 miles

Vehicle accident two occupants both had seatbelts on, both had airbag deployed and both still struck windshield. accident occurred in november and as...

AIR BAGS
2006 Ford Explorer May 13, 2014 Victims: 1 Mileage: 106000 miles

I was in the process of parking my 2006 ford explorer xlt, pulling very slowly into my parking spot, when the engine started roaring, it lunged, hit a...